Chapter 35 Dental Handpieces

Front

What handpiece operates from air pressure and reaches speeds up to 450,000 rpm?

Back

High Speed Handpiece

Front

Metal shaft on which a sandpaper disk or other abrasive materials are mounted.

Back

Mandrel

Front

What type of bur locking system is on the high-speed handpiece? Options: Long Straight Lab, Friction Grip, Latch-type

Back

Friction Grip

Front

The dental handpiece is identified as a/an _____ instrument.

Back

Critical

Front

You can never put too much lubricant in a dental handpiece.

Back

False

Front

Dental handpieces were first introduced to dentistry in the 19___'s.

Back

1940's

Front

What type of handpiece resembles a sandblaster? Options: Ultrassonic Handpiece, Slow Speed Handpiece, Air Abrasion "Prophy Jet", Contra Angle Handpiece

Back

Air Abrasion "Prophy Jet"

Front

What type of low-speed handpiece attachment is commonly used in the dental laboratory for procedures or trimming? Options: Straight Attachment, Contra Angle, Prophy Angle, Ultrasonice Handpiece

Back

Straight Attachment

Front

What protects a tooth's pulp (nerve) from frictional heat damage? Options: Anesthetic, Topical Ointment, Oil (lubricant), Water spray

Back

Water spray

Front

What handpiece uses a beam of light to cauterize soft tissue or vaporize decayed tooth structure?

Back

Dental Laser Handpiece